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14:49 GMT, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 15:49 UK

In pictures: Paper plant fire

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The building's frame has melted in the heat. Firefighters said buildings like this were designed to collapse inwards.

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Firefighters think the blaze could take a few days to burn out.

Picture by Paul Turner

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Engineering director Paul Turner captured this picture of smoke billowing from the building.

Residents were advised to stay indoors, but despite some fears, firefighters said the smoke plume had "dissipated" by the time it reached Connahs Quay.

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Residents were advised to stay indoors, but despite some fears, firefighters said the smoke plume had "dissipated" by the time it reached Connahs Quay.

Picture sent in by Steve from Chester

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Steve from Chester works at the nearby Toyota plant and sent in this picture. He said he hoped nobody was injured.

Picture by Jamie Kelly

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Jamie Kelly works opposite the plant and sent in this shot.

Picture by James Atkinson

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James Atkinson, an IT administrator took this picture at about 1130 BST.

Picture by Nick Laing

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Nick Laing's picture shows the thick black smoke pouring from the building

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